Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 28^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 14 mph or 22 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm       At GFL Charles Airport: nil.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 78.1 mm      At GFL Charles Airport: 35.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:55 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers, which may be heavy in some locations.  There is a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and/or landslides are advised to be vigilant and exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 1:12 pm…High at 8:17 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 2:39 pm…High at 9:24 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles. Further north, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

The atmosphere over the region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to generate occasional cloudy periods with scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the eye of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 17.5 degrees north, longitude 54.3 degrees west or about 580 miles or 935 km east of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is a category 4 hurricane. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to our region, swells generated by this system will impact the Lesser Antilles for the next several days.

Interests in the Leeward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph and 19 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

A third tropical wave just off the west coast of Africa, is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system also has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 28^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 10 mph or 17 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.5 mm    

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 78.1 mm      

Sunset today: 5:55 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am 

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers. There is a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 09:21 am… Low at 1:12 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 10:28 am… Low at 2:39 pm

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles. Further north, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability, coupled with a light wind regime, will continue to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of our region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 17.2 degrees north, longitude 53.9 degrees west or about 610 miles or 980 km east of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is a category 4 hurricane. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to our region, swells generated by this system will impact the Lesser Antilles for the next several days.

Interests in the Leeward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 12 mph and 19 km/h.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

A third tropical wave just off the west coast of Africa, is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a medium chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

Date: 27^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.8 mm.      At GFL Charles Airport: 0.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 78.1 mm.     At GFL Charles Airport: 35.2 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.      Sunset tomorrow: 5:55 pm.  

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:17 pm…Low at 2:58 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 8:24 pm…Low at 4:25 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles. Further north, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level trough, coupled with a light wind regime, will continue to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of our region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 16.3 degrees north, longitude 52.7 degrees west or about 700 miles or 1125 km east of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph or 15 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph or 195 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is a category 3 hurricane. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to our region, swells generated by this system will impact the Lesser Antilles for the next several days.

Interests in the Leeward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

A broad area of low pressure, located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 8 mph or 13 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 and 17 mph or 19 and 28 km/h, respectively.

A third tropical wave just off the west coast of Africa is moving westward near 13 mph or 20 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 27th September, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 30°C or 86°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east southeast at
13 mph or 20 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 0.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 0.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 77.6 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 35.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:56 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 13 mph or 20 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:32 pm…High at 7:17 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 01:59 pm…High at 8:24 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of the Lesser Antilles. Further north, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with an upper level trough, coupled with a light wind regime, will continue to generate some cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the central and southern portions of our region, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 15.7 degrees north, longitude 52.1 degrees west or about 745 miles or 1200 km east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph or 205 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is a category 3 hurricane. Although Hurricane Sam does not pose a direct threat to our region, swells generated by this system are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles today.

Interests in the Leeward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

A broad area of low pressure, located over the central tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 9 mph or 15 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

A third tropical wave just off the west coast of Africa is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This system has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 27th September, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 9 mph or 15 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 27.1 mm.  

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 77.6 mm.       

Sunset today: 5:56 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.       

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 8:03 am…Low at 12:32 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 9:10 am…Low at 01:59 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level trough, coupled with a light wind regime, will continue to generate occasional cloudy periods with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern part of our region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 15.2 degrees north, longitude 51.4 degrees west or about 800 miles or 1290 km east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph or 215 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is a category 4 hurricane, little change in strength is expected during the next day or so. Thereafter some slow weakening is forecast.

Sam is not expected to directly impact the islands, however swells generated by this system are forecast to reach the Lesser Antilles early this week.

Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

A broad area of low pressure, located in the central tropical Atlantic has the potential for cyclone development during the next two to five days.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 55.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 12.5 mm.         

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 77.3 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 34.8 mm.             

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 5:56 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 6:30 pm…Low at 1:47 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 7:37 pm…Low at 3:14 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves and swells 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies, with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level trough, coupled with a light wind regime, will continue to generate occasional cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern part of our region, during the forecast period.

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 14.2 degrees north, longitude 50.5 degrees west or about 880 miles or 1415 km east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph or 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 150 mph or 240 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is a category 4 hurricane, however some fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next couple of days. Thereafter some slow weakening is forecast. Sam is not expected to directly impact the islands, however swells generated by this system are forecast to reach the Lesser Antilles early this week.

Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and 17 mph or 28 km/h respectively.

Date: 26^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy with showers nearby.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 16 mph or 26 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 55.8 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 12.5 mm.         

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 77.3 mm.   At GFL Charles Airport: 34.8 mm.             

Sunset today: 5:56 pm.           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-northeast and east near 10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 12:02 pm…High at 6:30 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 01:29 pm…High at 7:37 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with an upper level trough, coupled with a light wind regime, will continue to generate occasional cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern part of our region, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 13.9 degrees north, longitude 50.2 degrees west or about 905 miles or 1455 km east- southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph or 230 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is a category 4 hurricane and some fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next day or so. Sam is not expected to directly impact the islands, however swells generated by this system are forecast to reach the Lesser Antilles early this week.

Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 26th September, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy with showers nearby.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 26°C or 79°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 25°C or 77°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 32.4 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of September so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 50.5 mm.

Sunset today: 5:56 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east northeast and east near
9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 7:07 am….Low at 12:02 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 8:14 am….Low at 01:29 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moisture and instability associated with a trough system, coupled with a light wind regime, will continue to generate occasional cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

…SAM REMAINS A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE…
At 5:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 13.8 degrees north, longitude 49.7 degrees west or about 940 miles or 1510 km east southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph or 13 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph or 230 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is now a category 4 hurricane and some fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next day or so. Sam is not expected to directly impact the islands, however swells generated by this system are forecast to reach the Lesser Antilles early this week.

Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

6:00 pm Weather Report

Date: 25^th September, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is calm.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 9.8 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 21.5 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 31.4 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 5:56 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 12:50 am…High at 7:07 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 6:59 pm…Low at 02:17 am…High at 8:14 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and areas further south. Over the Leeward Islands, fair to partly cloudy with a few showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a trough system, coupled with a light wind regime, will continue to generate occasional cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the southern half of the Lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

…SAM RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES TO A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE…

At 5:00 pm today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 13.3 degrees north, longitude 48.5 degrees west or about 840 miles or 1350 km east of the Lesser Antilles. Sam is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 140 mph or 220 km/h, with higher gusts. Sam is now a category 4 hurricane and additional strengthening is expected through tonight. Sam is not expected to directly impact the islands, however swells generated by this system are forecast to reach the Lesser Antilles early next week.

Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

Two tropical waves located over the central and far eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 12 mph or 19 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy with showers.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 32°C or 90°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 26°C or 79°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 3.4 mm.         At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm.           

Total rainfall for the month of September so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 21.5 mm    At GFL Charles Airport: 22.3 mm.          

Sunset today: 5:57 pm      Sunrise tomorrow: 5:53 am           

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter and variable at times.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 5:52 pm… Low at 12:50 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 1:02 pm… High at 06:59 pm.

Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy skies with widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a trough system, coupled with a light wind regime, will generate occasional cloudy periods with showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Lesser Antilles, during the forecast period.

At 11:00 am today, the centre of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 12.9 degrees north, longitude 47.6 degrees west or about 1095 miles or 1760 km east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Sam is moving toward the west- northwest near 10 mph or 17 km/h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph or 195 km/h, with higher gust. Sam is now a category 3 hurricane and is forecast to become a category 4 hurricane by Sunday. Sam is not expected to directly impact the Islands, however swells generated by Sam are forecast to reach the Lesser Antilles early next week.

Interests in the Leeward and northern Windward Islands are advised to continue monitoring the progress of this system.

A tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.